Abstract Number: 2069 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Alcohol Consumption Is Not an Independent Predictor of Fatigue Severity over Time
Background/Purpose: Alcohol consumption is a common, but declining, lifestyle behaviour of UK adults. Previous research has shown that among people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) moderate…Abstract Number: 2070 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Co-morbidities in Patients with OA and RA: Results from a Large US Rheumatic Disease Registry
Background/Purpose: The burden of co-morbid conditions can impact the overall quality of life in patients with RA and OA. However, the presence of common co-morbidities…Abstract Number: 2071 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence of 78 Autoimmune Diseases in Catalonia (MASCAT-PADRIS Big Data Project)
Background/Purpose: To analyze the prevalence of autoimmune diseases (ADs) in Catalonia, a Mediterranean region with nearly 8 million inhabitants using a public administrative big data…Abstract Number: 2072 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction with Therapeutic Indication in Patients with Rheumatological Diseases
Background/Purpose: Thyroid dysfunction (TD) is known as a common complication of rheumatological diseases (RD). Treatment for TD is important not only in clinical TD for…Abstract Number: 2073 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Association of Serum Uric Acid Levels and the Risk of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Korean Healthy Adults
Background/Purpose: Along the aging process, men frequently appeal lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The impact of LUTS on quality of life and mental health was apparent…Abstract Number: 2074 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Automated Diagnosis Extraction from Electronic Medical Records with Machine Learning Classifiers
Background/Purpose: The use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for research purposes has led to an increasing interest in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for text classification.…Abstract Number: 2075 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Cross-sectional Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis of Diet in Six Prevalent Autoimmune Diseases
Background/Purpose: Autoimmune diseases (AD) are complex diseases associated with both genetic and environmental risk factors. In the last 10 years major advances have been made…Abstract Number: 2076 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Opioid Epidemic: The Rheumatology Response to Management of Chronic Pain
Background/Purpose: Pain is the hallmark symptom of many rheumatologic conditions and chronic pain management is a major part of clinical practice in rheumatology. Therefore, as…Abstract Number: 2077 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Population Impact Attributable to Modifiable Risk Factors for Hyperuricemia and the Fallacy of the Variance Explained
Background/Purpose: In a seminal BMJ paper (Prior 1986), the Tokelau Island migrant study for gout and hyperuricemia concluded preventive strategies to modify body mass, diet…Abstract Number: 2078 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Transitions in Lumbar Spine Osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project
Background/Purpose: Spine osteoarthritis (SOA) has been defined by the presence of: 1) disc space narrowing (DSN) and vertebral osteophytes (OST), or 2) facet joint OA…Abstract Number: 2079 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Impact of Eliminating the Bouted Minutes Requirement in the New 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on Gender Disparity in Guideline Attainment for Persons with or at High Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: The 2018 Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines no longer require PA to occur in bouts of ≥ 10 minutes for meeting the weekly 150-min moderate-to-vigorous…Abstract Number: 2080 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
It Starts at Work: The Relationship Between Workplace Supports and Presenteeism Among Young Adults with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: Young adults with rheumatic disease who are employed frequently report presenteeism (i.e., working while unwell). Workplace supports including extended health benefits, job accommodations and…Abstract Number: 2081 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Health-promoting Potential of Everyday Activities: Preliminary Results from an Exploratory Study of Adults with and Without Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can disrupt a person’s valued life activities but little is known about the potential health benefits of activities other than physical…Abstract Number: 2082 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Activity in Work and Life: The Association Between Physical Activity and Employment Status with Future Slow Walking in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of functional limitation in older adults, e.g., slow walking. Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for those with…Abstract Number: 2083 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Understanding Knee Function and Symptom Management in Individuals with Risk Factors for Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Worse knee function and frequent use of knee symptom management strategies are common in people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (SxOA). There are several risk…
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